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title: "First Camp Stenso-Kalmar vs Scandic Kalmar: which hotel is better?"
description: "First Camp Stenso-Kalmar or Scandic Kalmar in Kalmar? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/first-camp-stenso-kalmar-kalmar-vs-scandic-kalmar-kalmar/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-08
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# First Camp Stenso-Kalmar vs Scandic Kalmar

Both are in Kalmar, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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Camping · Stensö
## [First Camp Stenso-Kalmar](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/first-camp-stenso-kalmar-kalmar/)

- **Guest rating:** – ·

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

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Hotel · ★★★★ · Törnebylund
## [Scandic Kalmar](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/scandic-kalmar-kalmar/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.4 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 2.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2064759/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 2.6 km apart.

### Choose First Camp Stenso-Kalmar if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.4 / 7.4)

### Why is First Camp Stenso-Kalmar better than Scandic Kalmar?

1.  Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00) (−1h)

### Why is Scandic Kalmar better than First Camp Stenso-Kalmar?

1.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | First Camp Stenso-Kalmar | Scandic Kalmar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | – | 7.4 |
| Location | – | 2.6 |
| Beach access | – | 1.1 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.2  (+0.3) | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | – | 7.4 |
| Number of reviews | 2 | 19  (+17) |
| Location |
| Location score | – | 2.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.4 km | 2.4 km |
| To the beach | – | 2.7 km |
| To the airport | – | 2.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | – | 3 |
| To the nearest food shop | – | 1.2 km |
| Shops within 500 m | – | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | – | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00  (−1h) | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

2.6 km apart

Scandic Kalmar: city centre: 2.4 km, Kalmar Airport (KLR): 2.4 km, beach: 2.7 km, 3 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Kalmar

[Kalmar weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/sweden/kalmar/kalmar/weather)

## First Camp Stenso-Kalmar or Scandic Kalmar: common questions

### Which is better, First Camp Stenso-Kalmar or Scandic Kalmar?

They are evenly matched. First Camp Stenso-Kalmar is stronger in StayVersus score, check-in from; Scandic Kalmar is stronger in number of reviews, check-out until.

### Which is cheaper, First Camp Stenso-Kalmar or Scandic Kalmar?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are First Camp Stenso-Kalmar and Scandic Kalmar?

The two hotels are 2.6 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/first-camp-stenso-kalmar-kalmar-vs-scandic-kalmar-kalmar/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/